Finance Manager

Description:
PERSONNEL SUPERVISED:

Two Financial Analysts

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Functional
o Responsible for the review and analysis of reported operating results on a monthly basis. Identify significant variances from forecast and communicate to business units and senior management.

o Prepare and coordinate the completion, analysis and presentation of the forecast, AOP, BSR, QPR and all other ad-hoc analytical requirements

o Prepare accounting statements and reports and provide recommendations to Operations Leadership to improve and streamline those operations

o Project management oversight of internal control assessment process

o Assist in the development of consistent methodology of forecasting plant processes.

o Forecast Inventory levels and assist in developing and implementing projects to achieve Operations inventory goals.

o Work actively with Six Sigma/Lean projects to assure accurate forecasting and reporting of savings.

o Develop framework for how RACS manufacturing should measure its monthly cost performance.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

BS or BA in Finance or Accounting, MBA desired

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance and/or accounting experience is required with a Financial Planning or General Accounting emphasis

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Rockwell Automation offers a competitive benefit plan. You can design a benefits package that fits you and your family. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), vacation and sick time, employee referral progam and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits vary based on company divisions, geographic locations, and employee status.

Job Location: Milwaukee, WI

Job Number: 8654BR

Company URL: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/careers

Company Profile:
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is a leading global provider of automation, power, control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. With a focus on always putting customers first, anywhere in the world, the company helps manufacturers use automation and intelligent motor control and conversion technology as a means to get their products and services to market faster, reduce their total cost of ownership, better utilize power and plant-floor assets, and minimize the risks in their manufacturing environments.

Capabilities extend through partnerships with a network of 5,600 reliable, local companies in distribution, software and product referencing. Leading brands and strategic partnerships uniquely qualify Rockwell Automation to deliver industry solutions to 80 countries around the world.